Suicide verdict given on man hit by train near West Bromwich

Stuart Oakley, aged 58, from Bustleholme Lane, took his own life on July 27 at Charlemont level crossing not far from Sandwell Valley Country Park.
He had a history of anxiety and depression but had only been in contact with mental health practitioners in the lead up to his death.
Mr Oakley, who was an industrial chemist and regional sales manager for the UK and Europe, would travel around the country for his work, Black Country Coroners Court heard.
His daughter, Sian Barber, said he had no financial or relationship problems and had never expressed thoughts of self harm.
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